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Have had mri/ ct scan nothing suspicious. high crp elevated sed rate . ana + w/speckled pattern. could this be cancer? do have middle back pain.

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Need further eval: You will need more evaluation. A complete autoimmune panel should be done at least. I don't know your symptoms, but from your limited information, you do have some inflammation process going on in your body and there is a possibility that this may be an autoimmune process. Discuss further with your doctor.

Dr Herrington agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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